Italy Villas

A villa in Italy often conjures up an image of charm and romance, with holidays to the region bringing to mind classic country landscapes, full of rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, as well as elegant gardens and historic architecture. Villa holidays in Italy can encompass both the coast and the countryside, from the north to the south, and be featured on the islands in the Mediterranean, where the beaches are the main focus. With the many properties being unique in character and style, a villa in Italy can provide just the right setting, and boasts comfort and convenience, paired with enough privacy and independence for that perfect holiday. 

Tuscany and Umbria are perhaps the favourite destinations for a villa in Italy, with the many private properties throughout the area providing an ideal base for touring these beautiful regions. With a great choice of villas in Tuscany and Umbria, visitors can select from tiny rustic farmhouses and welcoming agriturismo nestled in the hills, or elegant palazzos with stunning hilltop locations - many with extensive facilities such as swimming pools and lush gardens. These villas in Italy create a cosy and intimate setting, and a relaxed atmosphere in which guests can truly switch off and bask in the beauty of the countryside, which are generally ideally placed to tour the world-famous cultural sights of the region. Other areas for villa holidays in Italy include the Amalfi Coast and the charming Neapolitan Riviera, where the local towns of Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano and Ravello are easily reached. Culture-lovers can head to Rome and the Lazio region on an Italian villa holiday, or the Lake District in the north, with Lake Como, Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore offering gorgeous views and the chance for many water sports and boat rides. Villa holidays in Italy can also be taken on the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia.

Attracted not only by the stunning countryside, the culture, the history and the art and architecture of the country, many visitors who choose a villa in Italy do so to experience the world-famous food and wine, with the self-catering option allowing guests to browse the local markets and create authentic dishes for their family and friends in the privacy of their own home, or visit the local trattorias or pizzerias each night. There are plenty of activities to keep guests busy on an Italian villa holiday, from walking, hiking and cycling, to cookery classes, art classes and city tours.